You just PCS’d to San Antonio. The kitchen isn’t unpacked, the kids are hungry, and you’re not cooking tonight. Godfather’s Pizza is on Highway 151 — Veteran-Owned, close to Lackland, and built for exactly this situation. Feasts start at $35.99 and feed your whole family without needing plates, utensils, or a functioning kitchen. Here’s your dinner plan for the first week.
The PCS Dinner Problem
Military families know the drill. You drove 14 hours or flew across the country with kids and a dog. You’re sleeping on an air mattress or in a TLF room. The household goods truck won’t arrive for 3-10 days. Maybe longer. The kitchen is either empty or buried under boxes, and nobody has the energy to find a grocery store, buy supplies, and cook.
You need food that works without a kitchen. Pizza checks every box:
- No plates, no utensils, no oven, no cleanup
- Feeds the whole family from one order
- Kids eat it without a fight
- Leftovers keep in a cooler or mini fridge
- Scales from a family of 3 to a family of 8
- Delivered to your door or picked up in minutes
During a PCS move, most military families rely on delivery or takeout for the first 3-7 days while household goods are in transit. Pizza is the most common choice because it requires zero kitchen infrastructure and feeds everyone at once.
Your First Week in San Antonio — Night by Night
Here’s what a realistic PCS dinner week looks like and what to order each night.
| Night | Situation | What to Order | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 — Arrival | TLF, hotel, or empty house. Everyone is exhausted. | Build Your Own Feast (Lg) — specialty + 1-topping + side | $45.99 |
| Night 2 — House hunting | Between appointments, paperwork, base in-processing | Large pepperoni + large cheese — fast, simple, no decisions | ~$38 |
| Night 3 — Keys in hand | You signed the lease or closed on the house. Celebrate. | Pizza & Wing Feast (Lg) — specialty + 1-topping + full wings | $55.99 |
| Nights 4-5 — Waiting for HHG | The truck isn’t here yet. Boxes everywhere. | Pizza Pack (Med) — four medium pizzas, leftovers for lunch | $60.00 |
| Nights 6-7 — Settling in | Slowly unpacking. Kitchen is half functional. | Mini pizzas for the kids + a specialty for the adults | ~$30-40 |
Total first-week dinner cost: roughly $230-$270 for a family of 4-5. That’s under $40/night for dinner with zero cooking, zero grocery runs, and zero cleanup. Compare that to eating at sit-down restaurants every night ($60-$100/meal with tip) and the math is obvious.
Where You’ll Probably Live — and What Delivers
San Antonio is a military city. Joint Base San Antonio is the largest joint base in the Department of Defense, with over 80,000 military and civilian personnel across three installations. Where you’re stationed determines where you’ll live and what’s in delivery range.
Near Lackland (West Side)
This is our backyard. We’re at 8530 SH 151 Access Rd — right in the middle of the west side neighborhoods where most Lackland families live. Westover Hills, Alamo Ranch, Lackland Hills, the 151 corridor, Helotes — we deliver to all of it.
Delivery pages: JBSA Lackland | Alamo Ranch | Westover Hills | Helotes | West Side
Near Fort Sam Houston (Northeast)
Fort Sam families tend to live in Alamo Heights, Converse, Windcrest, or Live Oak. These are further from our 151 location, but delivery may still be available for larger orders. Call (210) 750-2222 to check your address. Pickup is always an option — 15-20 minutes via US-90.
Delivery pages: Fort Sam Houston | Converse | Live Oak | Windcrest
Near Randolph (Northeast)
Randolph families usually live in Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, or Converse. Similar story — further from us, but worth calling to check delivery range or plan a pickup trip.
Delivery pages: JBSA Randolph | Schertz | Cibolo | Universal City
PCS on a Budget
PCS moves are expensive even with DLA (Dislocation Allowance). You’re watching every dollar. Here’s how to feed the family without blowing through your per diem.
| Order | Feeds | Price | Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Your Own Feast (Med) | 4-6 | $35.99 | $6-9 |
| Build Your Own Feast (Lg) | 5-7 | $45.99 | $7-9 |
| Pizza Pack (Med) — 4 pizzas | 8-12 | $60.00 | $5-7 |
| Pizza Pack (Lg) — 4 pizzas | 12-16 | $75.00 | $4.70-6.25 |
The Pizza Pack is the best per-person value on our menu — $60-$75 for four pizzas that cover 8-16 people. Even for a smaller family, a Medium Pizza Pack gives you dinner tonight and leftovers for lunch tomorrow. That’s two meals for $60.
Check our current specials and the $8 off weekday deal before you order — deals can save $5-10 per order, which adds up across a whole PCS week. Full pricing on our catering prices page.
The “Welcome to San Antonio” Gift
Know someone PCSing to San Antonio? One of the best things you can do for an incoming military family is order them pizza for their first night. They’re exhausted, the kitchen isn’t set up, and a hot meal waiting when they arrive is the kind of gesture people remember.
Call us at (210) 750-2222 and place a delivery order to their address. Tell us the delivery time and we’ll have it there. A Build Your Own Feast at $35.99-$45.99 is the perfect welcome gift — enough food for the whole family, no effort required on their end.
If you’re part of a spouse group, FRG, or unit that welcomes incoming families, our catering team can set up a standing arrangement. We’ve done it before. Supporting military families is part of why we’re here.
Why a Veteran-Owned Spot Gets PCS
The owner served. He’s been through PCS moves. He knows what the first week in a new city looks like — the chaos, the exhaustion, the stack of Domino’s boxes that starts to feel depressing by night four. That’s why this restaurant exists on the west side near Lackland, and that’s why our veteran discount and family deals are built the way they are.
We’re not the only pizza place in San Antonio. But we’re the one run by someone who knows what “DITY move, no kitchen, three hungry kids” actually means. Welcome to San Antonio. We’ll take care of dinner.
Read our full comeback story if you want to know how Godfather’s Pizza returned to San Antonio after 35 years — and why it matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PCS move?
PCS stands for Permanent Change of Station — a military relocation where a service member and their family move to a new duty station. PCS moves can be across the country or around the world. San Antonio is one of the most common PCS destinations due to Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), which includes Lackland AFB, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph AFB.
What should I eat during a PCS move?
During a PCS move, most military families rely on delivery, takeout, and fast food for 3-7 days while household goods are in transit and the kitchen is unusable. Pizza is the most popular choice because it feeds the whole family, requires no dishes or utensils, reheats well, and delivers to most addresses. A Build Your Own Feast at Godfather’s ($35.99-$45.99) feeds a family of 4-6 per meal.
Does Godfather’s Pizza deliver to base housing at Lackland?
We deliver to the west side of San Antonio and neighborhoods surrounding JBSA Lackland, including Westover Hills, Alamo Ranch, and the 151 corridor. Whether we can reach specific base housing depends on your address — call (210) 750-2222 to confirm. Pickup from our 151 location is always available.
How much does it cost to feed a family of 4 for a week during a PCS?
At Godfather’s, a full week of dinners for a family of 4-5 runs roughly $230-$270 using a mix of Feasts ($35.99-$55.99), Pizza Packs ($60-$75), and individual pizzas. That’s under $40 per night with no cooking, no grocery trips, and no cleanup. Compare to restaurant dining at $60-$100 per meal with tip.
Can I order pizza for a military family moving to San Antonio?
Yes — call (210) 750-2222 and place a delivery order to their address with a specific delivery time. A Build Your Own Feast ($35.99-$45.99) is the perfect welcome gift for an incoming PCS family. We’ll have it hot and ready when they arrive.
What neighborhoods near JBSA are in Godfather’s delivery range?
We deliver to most west-side neighborhoods near JBSA Lackland: Westover Hills, Alamo Ranch, Lackland Hills, Helotes, Leon Valley, and the 151/1604 corridor. Extended delivery may be available for larger orders to Fort Sam Houston and Randolph AFB areas. Call (210) 750-2222 to confirm your address.
Is Godfather’s Pizza veteran-owned?
Yes. The Godfather’s Pizza on Highway 151 in San Antonio is Veteran-Owned and operated. The owner served in the military, returned to San Antonio, and reopened the franchise after a 35-year absence. See our about page for the full story.
